Mental Health Support Staff

**Mental Health Support Staff – Full-time** **Center for Community Resources** **Wayne County, PA** **WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?** CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being. We offer an extra $0.75/ hr. shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 for overnight shift. This position allows for a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed. **Center for Community Resources** is seeking **Mental Health Support Staff** to support mental health Crisis Residential Services for eligible consumers, as defined by DPW Title 55 Code Chapter 5240. This position works as part of a collaborative team alongside the Crisis Residential Team to provide timely, compassionate, and effective crisis residential services. **This position offers a starting pay range of $16.00–$21.54 per hour, based on experience & education level.** **Position Summary:** Mental Health Support Staff provide direct care and supervision to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in a residential setting. This role supports resident safety, stabilization, and recovery by assisting with daily activities, monitoring behavior, and maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. **Essential Functions:** - Provide supervision and support to residents to ensure safety and well-being - Assist residents during periods of emotional distress using basic de-escalation techniques - Observe and report changes in resident behavior, mood, or functioning - Support daily living activities such as meals, hygiene, and structured programming - Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential environment - Follow program policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements - Communicate effectively with clinical and program staff - Perform other related duties as assigned to support facility operations **Qualifications:** **Required:** High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). **Preferred:** Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, human services, or related field Certified Peer Specialist certification Two years of direct mental health or related experience Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA **Full-Time Benefits:** - **Health Insurance** - **Employee Only: $41.93/per pay** - **Employee & Children: $73.32/per pay** - **Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay** - **Full Family: $121.61/per pay** - **FREE Dental & Vision** - **FSA – Flexible Spending Account** - **403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%** - **Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!** - **7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!** - **Tuition Reimbursement** - **Short-Term Disability** - **Life Insurance** - **Supplemental Benefits** - **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** **Equal Opportunity Employer Statement** We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. | | **Required:** | **Preferred:** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Education** | **High School Diploma/GED** | **Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, human services or related field** | | **Experience** | | **Two years of direct mental health or related experience** | | **Licenses, certificates** **or clearances** | **Act 33/34** | | | **Special skills, knowledge**…